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Specsavers is a great British success story – a family-run retailer that is a familiar name on almost every high street and in the community in the UK and Ireland. Our legendary catchphrase – ‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’ – is used by everyone and its warm and witty marketing has won a place in people’s hearts – We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us.
Specsavers began more than 35 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody.
Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care in 10 countries. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of around 37,000 colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Amazing career opportunities, potentially global as Specsavers are in 13 different countries
- Each store is individually owned so has a close community feel
- You will receive a voucher to purchase a device to complete your Apprenticeship learning (not applicable to all Apprenticeships)
- Each store has its own benefits package
- Exciting innovative business, always ahead of the game when using state of the art tech
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All our retail apprentices focus on ‘being there’ for our customers, which literally means helping people improve their quality of life. You’ll be supporting a customer through their entire optical journey passionately delivering excellent customer service while confidently discussing Specsavers’ products and services.
Our retail apprenticeships include Optical Assistants, Customer Service and Spectacle Makers. After completing your apprenticeship, you could progress to professional development (in optics or audiology) or into management through the team leading Apprenticeship.